APSGO Parenting Blog

The APSGO board would like to introduce some of our coaches to those of you who read our newsletter & blog.  We think this is long overdue.  APSGO wouldn’t be what it is today without them.  Our coaches have worked tirelessly with parents, often after receiving that very same help from their predecessor’s.  They committed to staying because they believe in the APSGO philosophy and that having a respectful, successful and happy relationship our children is possible, they themselves are living proof.  Randy will be the first of many.  We hope you like hearing his story. Without further ado, we would […]
by Sue Kranz Listening is one of the seven caring habits recommended by William Glasser in Choice Theory. These are the habits that, when put into practice, bring us closer to our sons and daughters – and everyone else. And the closer we are, the more influence we have. David Augsburger wrote: “Being listened to is so close to being loved that most people can’t tell the difference.” There are two ways to listen: Listening to reply. Listening to understand. The first is the one most of us use. While our teen is talking, we’re formulating our response: a comment, advice, […]